Abstract

Background: Peripheral intravenous cannulation is frequently required for hospitalized children. Fluid supplements and administration of medication are mainly dependent on vascular access.
Aim: Evaluate educational training using transmitted light device on nurses’ performance and pain among children undergoing peripheral intravenous cannulation Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct the study. Setting: The study was conducted at Pediatric Medical Departments of Benha University Hospital. Sample: A convenience sample of all available pediatric nurses (48) and (50) children received an intravenous cannula insertion at the time of the study. Tools: 1. Structured interview questionnaire for nurses to assess socio-demographic characteristics of the studied nurses, pediatric nurses' knowledge and observational checklist for nurse's performance.2. Structured interview questionnaire for children to assesses socio-demographic characteristics, medical history of studied children and Oucher pain rating scale.
Results: A highly statistically significant difference observed between the studied nurses total knowledge and performance regarding to intravenous cannula insertion at pre- and post-intervention P= (

Key words: Educational Training- Transmitted Light Device- Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation.